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Garbie Family History

Garbie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Garbe, Garbin, Garvie, Marie, Garde, Barbe, Garber, Gable, Garb

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Where is the Garbie family from?

You can see how Garbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garbie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Garbie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Garbie family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garbie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Garbie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Garbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garbie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Garbie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Garbie. For the veterans among your Garbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garbie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Garbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Garbie in 1967 was 51, and 67 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garbie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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